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Mr. Dynamite is a James Brown tribute band led by David Cherry, built around recognizable hits, precision choreography, and the voice, look, and dance moves associated with The Godfather of Soul.
Mr. Dynamite is a James Brown tribute band built around the songs, movement, and live feel associated with one of soul and funk’s defining artists.
The show combines a live band with precision choreography, showmanship, and a strong focus on the J.B. experience. The set draws from well-known James Brown songs including I Feel Good, Sex Machine, Get Up Offa That Thing, Get on the Good Foot, and Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag, along with more from the catalog.
Frontman David Cherry leads the act with a tribute centered on James Brown’s voice, personality, look, and signature dance moves. He is a professional entertainer with hundreds of performances to his credit.
For buyers looking for a clear-format tribute act, Mr. Dynamite delivers a James Brown-focused show with recognizable material and a performance style shaped around the energy and atmosphere of a live concert by The Godfather of Soul.
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- 01Good Foot
- 02Cold Sweat
- 03Papa's got a band new bag
- 04Body Heat
- 05Pass the peas
- 06Livin in America
- 07Licken-stick
- 08It's a Man's world
- 09Get up off of the thang
- 10Please, Please Please
- 11There was a time
- 12Little Groove Maker
- 13To Funky in here
- 14Doing it to Death
- 15Damm right I'm somebody
- 16Get it together
- 17May be the last time
- 18There it is
- 19Soul Pride
- 20Funky President
- 21Soultilogy
- 22Can I get a witness
- 23Sex Machine
- 24I Feel Good
- 25Try ME
- 26I Can't Stand it
- 27Mother Popcorn
- 28I Got that Feeling
- 29Give it up and Turn it loose
- 30Super Bad
- 31Get up, Get into it, and Get involved
- 32Soul power
- 33Hot pants
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“I saw David way back when he was with Metro. The James Brown act was perfection. Must go see!!!”
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